About this Inquiry

This inquiry will report on the following matters;

1. the overall performance, importance and role of Australia Post in Australian communities, and the challenges it faces in the immediate and longer term;
2. the operations of Australia Post in relation to Licensed Post Offices (LPOs), with particular reference to:
   1. the importance and role of the LPO network in the Australian postal system, with particular reference to regional and remote areas,
   2. the licensing and trading conditions applicable to LPOs, including the Community Service Obligations, and any effects these may have on operating an LPO business, and
   3. marketing, retail and trading arrangements between Australia Post and LPOs and other entities; and
   4. any related matters.

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Past Public Hearings

05 Aug 2014: ADELAIDE
26 Mar 2014: CANBERRA
17 Mar 2014: CANBERRA